Chapter 15 His Laughter

• Once again, her feet, now dressed in black knee-length leather heels, touched the smooth marble ground of Università dei Nobili.
• Aura let out a soft sigh. As she tilted her head up and looked at the towering building ahead, she couldn’t help but smile. She had walked this path so many times, and it was just hitting her again. Somehow, being here still made her feel grounded, like she belonged.
• Today felt different. The air was fresh, the morning light warmer than usual, and unlike the gloomy mood that held her down yesterday, Aura felt a little lighter today. A little more alive. Being in this kind of learning environment always had a strange way of calming her, even if her life outside was anything but calm.